ANCEL VD500 VAG Code Reader

Very useful engine scanner, particularly for those with a VW. It helps to identify error codes stored in a car's electronic systems so that problems can be fixed more quickly and at lower cost than if the car is taken to a garage. It shows VW error codes as well as the generic ODB error codes. These can then be searched for on the internet to see how they can be solved. It doesn't pick up or identify every problem, but is well worth the money.

works well, full stars, good product and customer services Cleared my "inspection due" message on car screen Audi Q2 2020, remembered to open bonnet (which was also advised on scanner) cleared some found, odd, fault codes not required

A very good diagnostic tool for little money. I've used it on Fords, VW vans and an Audi TT and it has identified the faults accurately. The instructions are written in a Chinese dialect but you can easily follow them as the tool itself is straightforward to use. the hardest part is finding the diagnostic socket on the vehicle! It's accurate, but not precise, so it'll tell you that, say, an exhaust sensor is showing a fault but it won't necessarily tell you what is causing the fault or whether the sensor itself is at fault. It points you in the right direction though.

Great item …. Easy to use … within 2-3 mins I’d discovered 4 electronic issues with our Tiguan … non serious … fault reset … would recommend!!!

Works . picked up 3 faults and cleared to see if they persistent. Skoda scala 2019

Very useful & simple to use

I purchased this to identify the fault causing the engine management light to come up on my 64 plate 1.6TDi Golf. A cheaper device did not detect any faults. Plugged in to the cars OBD2 connection straight out of the box, scanned for OBD fault codes and the Ancel VD500 found the fault code immediately, along with a description. It was an open circuit on a glow plug, nothing on the emission system that was going to cost hundreds of pounds. A quick check with a multimeter confirmed that the glow plug was open circuit. New glow plug £8.50 and a 10 minute job to change. The main dealer would have charged £60 to identify the fault alone. Used the Ancel to clear the fault and drove away. Fault has not come back. The cars handbook leads you to believe that this could be an expensive fault - it fails to mention that the fault could also be caused by a defective glow plug or glow plug circuit. I updated the Ancel,using the instructions provided, and the latest download from the website. This failed the first time only because I didn't read the instructions properly. Remember to update the main file and the Flash file. I have also used this to check for fault codes on two other family cars, both VWs. Only took a few minutes and found no fault codes. One of the cars is an automatic & the Ancel picked this up straight away and gave the option of scanning the automatic transmission for faults. All in all an essential piece of kit that will save you money the first time you use it & not let a garage fleece you. Not used it to reset service/oil change yet.

Very disappointing. Read loads of reviews in advance as I wanted it specifically to rewind the brake pistons on my 2022 Skoda Octavia VRS, but unfortunately the EPB function does not work on the 2022 model. Even after the upgrade to the latest version of the software it could not carry out the function. So had to bring the car to the main dealer to carry out the function and replace the pads and discs for me. Cost another €100 just to have the brakes rewound. It does read other fault codes, but could not carry out the basic function I purchased it for.

Bought this to change the rear brake pads on our VW Atlas. Worked for that just fine.

Ottimo per avvicinarsi alla diagnostica elettronica delle auto. Non è uno strumento professionale (ma per quel che costa va più che bene), ma in ogni caso fa il suo lavoro e lo fa come si deve. Robusto e compatto quanto basta, copre tutti i più diffusi protocolli OBD (quindi va bene per qualsiasi auto con presa diagnostica dal 2000 in poi, forse qualcuna anche prima) e ha il "bonus" dell compatibilità anche con le più utili funzioni specifiche "VAG" (Gruppo VW-Audi), rendendo informazioni più specifiche e dettagliate per queste auto. Lo uso principalmente sulla mia A6 Avant del 2001, ma ho avuto modo di testarlo anche su diverse altre auto (anche di altre marche) ed finora restituisce tutti i codici d' errore corretti, permettendo anche la loro cancellazione. Nota: funziona tranquillamente "out of the box", ma è consigliabile fare l'aggiornamento del firmware: basta creare un account sul sito anceltech, accedere alla sezione download specifica per l'apparecchio, scaricare il pacchetto di installazione e lanciare il setup dopo aver collegato lo scanner al computer con il cavo USB in dotazione. In 10 minuti è tutto fatto.

Ich habe mir den ANCEL VD500 speziell für meinen VW (funktioniert auch für Audi, Skoda, Seat) zugelegt und bin absolut zufrieden. Während günstige Standard-Scanner oft nur das Motorsteuergerät auslesen, kommt dieses Gerät tief in die herstellerspezifischen Systeme der VAG-Gruppe. Besonders hilfreich sind die Spezialfunktionen für den Heimgebrauch: Ich konnte problemlos die Wartungsintervallanzeige (Öl-Service) zurücksetzen und die elektronische Parkbremse (EPB) für den Bremsenwechsel in die Serviceposition fahren. Auch die Drosselklappen-Anpassung funktioniert einwandfrei. Die Bedienung ist herrlich "old school": Kein Akku, der leer sein kann (Strom kommt direkt über den OBD-Port), und keine komplizierte App-Verbindung. Einfach einstecken und über die Tasten navigieren. Das Gehäuse ist zudem gummiert und wirkt sehr robust, ideal für die Werkstattumgebung. Vorteile: + Spezialisiert auf VAG-Fahrzeuge (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat) + Kann Service-Resets durchführen und Parkbremsen öffnen + Liest alle wichtigen Systeme wie ABS, Airbag und Getriebe aus + Robustes Design und einfache Handhabung ohne App/Handy Nachteile: - Bei Fahrzeugen anderer Marken (nicht VAG) sind nur Basis-Motor-Diagnosen möglich -

facil de usar muy funcional, cumple en lo prometido. saludos,

Lo usé para borrar fallo del airbag en mi Skoda Octavia II, concretamente el fallo del sensor lateral en puerta del conductor. En mi caso, pese a haberle cambiado el sensor del airbag, seguía saliendo el fallo y pensé que con la máquina se lo iba a poder borrar, y se borraba, pero al encender nuevamente volvía a salir. Así que después de investigar localicé el fallo, y era que el cable que pasa por la puerta estaba cortado (adjunto foto), no sé como, supongo del calor los cables se pasan y de abrir y cerrar durante años se parte, ya que por lo visto es bastante común que ocurra, así que tenedlo en cuenta si tenéis el mismo fallo y no cometáis mi error pensando que era el sensor que además es un tostón acceder a él. Esto sin embargo es sencillísimo de arreglar, simplemente quitar el protector de goma, soldar el cable y listo. Y entonces es cuando borramos el fallo con la máquina y ya no aparece más. La verdad es un aparato muy útil y te puedes ahorrar un buen dinero en talleres y diagnósticos erróneos, es muy fácil de usar, los menús están en inglés, pero el manual en español. Sin duda, más que satisfecho con la compra. ---- 18-10-2022---- El otro día lo probé en mi Honda Accord Tourer VII i-ctdi para borrar fallo de motor (P1248 Y P2138 "acelerador"), pensaba que no sería compatible, pero fue grata mi sorpresa al comprobar que sí funciona con este coche y además borró el fallo sin problemas. Con lo cual otro 10 para este Ancel VD500 que siempre me saca de apuros :)